Simply Perfect

Red White BlueI saved these beads for last because for all the color, texture and wow factor we saw in the other beads this week, these are the ones that I find most impressive. The care and precision shown here make them some of my favorite polymer beads to date.

The creator of these amazing pieces is Cody Craynor. He has many sets with similar motifs and forms, but this set shows a wider example of possibilities when using his bead making techniques. He has the ability to create variety and movement within his designs. How he does this, I’m not completely certain; although, he gives some first hints on this post on his website from 2012.  He has some interesting things to say concerning his approach, too:

“By its nature, polymer clay lends itself to organic fluidity and sculptural forms. But through mechanical intervention I coax the clay to comply with my own mathematical rigidity. Unpredictable chaos makes up much of my life. The clay allows me to create forms, symmetry and rhythm, which are personally therapeutic and welcomingly familiar to my instincts.”

Well, I do like his instincts! You can view more of these visual marvels on Cody’s website.

 

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1 Comments

  1. Jan Geisen on March 28, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Here is a nice tutorial for making faux glass chevron trade beads. http://desiredcreations.com/howTo_CAFauxChevron.htm



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